Karina Ortega
Mishawaka
Summary
Offering strong linguistic abilities and deep understanding of cultural nuances, making it easy to connect with diverse patient populations. Brings solid foundation in medical terminology and ability to quickly learn and apply new knowledge to ensure accurate communication between patients and healthcare providers. Ready to use and develop bilingual communication and cultural sensitivity skills in a healthcare setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Interpreter
Indiana Health Center
07.2021 - Current
- Facilitate effective oral communication between medical staff and patients
- Maintained strict confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive medical information during the interpretation process.
- Assist providers with sending and receiving referral information from facilities
- Ensured clear communication by providing precise interpretation of doctor''s instructions, diagnoses, and prescriptions to non-English speaking patients.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by maintaining cultural sensitivity and upholding a high standard of professionalism while delivering interpretation services.
Kindergarten Teacher
Goshen Community Schools
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Completed a LETRS Professional Learning Session on 1/13/2022
- Had to follow the daily lesson plan, pacing, manage behavior, and keep track of qualitative data
- Able to organize and relay information in an understandable format in order for students to master content
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
Parent Liaison
Goshen Community Schools
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided the coordination, technical assistance, and other supports necessary for parents to improve student academic achievement and school performance
- Facilitated effective communication between school staff and families by serving as a liaison during parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and other important events.
- Organized educational workshops for parents on topics such as literacy development, homework strategies, and healthy lifestyles, empowering families to better support their children''s learning at home.
- Organized parent volunteers to support school activities and program needs.
- Cultivated positive and supportive relationships with community and family members to build productive academic environments that enhanced student engagement and academic performance.
Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher
Waterford Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Taught instructional methods/strategies, and curriculum differentiation in target language (Spanish)
- Trained at a conference at the University of Utah for dual language immersion instruction
- Enhanced cultural awareness and sensitivity among students by incorporating diverse materials and perspectives into the curriculum.
- Able to organize and relay information in an understandable format in order for students to master content in another language
Environmental Tour Guide
Merry Lea Environmental Learning
05.2018 - 05.2018
- Ensured safety and comfort for all participants, promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies that arose.
- Students discovered natured by exploring, playing games, scavenger hunts, and participating in other activities to help explain diversity of life, adaptations, and interactions between living things
- Facilitated memorable experiences for diverse groups by tailoring presentations to cater to different age groups, cultural backgrounds, and language abilities.
- Elevated tour group satisfaction, tailoring each tour to meet diverse interests and accessibility needs.
Manager
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
05.2015 - 02.2018
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Ensuring compliance with licensing, hygiene and health and safety legislation/guidelines
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Goshen College
Goshen, IN05.2017
Skills
- Active listener
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Organization and flexibility
- Problem solver
- Effective communicator
- Detail oriented
- Flexible
- Medical terminology
- Language fluency
Languages
Spanish
Certification
- Bridging The Gap- Medical Interpreter Training
- Dual Language Immersion- Trained in Utah University
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Lexia Letrs Certificate
- Fundation Wilson Language Training
- ServSafe Food Handler Certificate
- Minor in Spanish
Timeline
Medical Interpreter
Indiana Health Center
07.2021 - Current
Parent Liaison
Goshen Community Schools
09.2020 - 01.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Goshen Community Schools
08.2020 - 01.2022
Environmental Tour Guide
Merry Lea Environmental Learning
05.2018 - 05.2018
Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher
Waterford Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2019
Manager
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
05.2015 - 02.2018
- Bridging The Gap- Medical Interpreter Training
- Dual Language Immersion- Trained in Utah University
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Lexia Letrs Certificate
- Fundation Wilson Language Training
- ServSafe Food Handler Certificate
- Minor in Spanish
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Goshen College
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